Eurozone risks new crisis

Eurozone risks new crisis

(VOVworld) – The political impasse following Italy’s election has raised fears of a continuous debt crisis not only in Italy but in neighboring countries. The election was seen as...
Visiting Da Lat

Visiting Da Lat

(VOVworld)- “ A misty city”, “A city of pine forest”, “A flowery city” , “A City of cheery blossoms”, and “A Paris miniature” are popular names that have been given to the central...
Afghans killed in Taliban attack

Afghans killed in Taliban attack

Taliban fighters have killed 17 people, including 10 policemen, in an overnight attack on a post manned by government-backed local police in Ghazni province in eastern Afghanistan
VCCS tasked with upholding philanthropy

VCCS tasked with upholding philanthropy

(VOVworld) - The Vietnamese Committee for Catholic Solidarity (VCCS) on Wednesday hosted a conference in Ho Chi Minh city to review patriotic movements in 2012 and discuss tasks in 2013
Vietnamese Physicians’ Day marked

Vietnamese Physicians’ Day marked

(VOVworld) - Today, Feb 27, is Vietnamese Physicians’ Day. On the occasion, the health sector is organizing several activities to honor doctors. Dak Lak province held a meeting to mark the...
Vietnam, Australia diplomatic ties marked

Vietnam, Australia diplomatic ties marked

(VOVworld)- Australia highly appreciates its relations with Vietnam in its strategy in the Asia Pacific region. Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Hugh Borrowman made the announcement at a ceremony launching celebrations...
Businesses in HCMC kick off production

Businesses in HCMC kick off production

(VOVworld) – After the traditional Lunar New Year holiday, businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have resumed production and many have orders until the end of June
New Year festivals bustle

New Year festivals bustle

(VOVworld)- Vietnamese people usually attend festivals and visit pagodas to pray for good luck after the Tet holiday. Many travel companies have introduced attractive pilgrimage and festival tours
CPJ boldly distorts Vietnam’s press

CPJ boldly distorts Vietnam’s press

(VOVworld) – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on February 14th released its annual report on global press freedom, which listed Vietnam among the world’s top 5 countries for jailing the...
EU tightens sanctions against Pyongyang

EU tightens sanctions against Pyongyang

The European Union expanded sanctions against North Korea on Monday, nearly one week after the country detonated a nuclear weapon in contravention of United Nations' resolutions. 27-member bloc agreed...
Yen Tu Buddhist site named special relic

Yen Tu Buddhist site named special relic

(VOVworld)- The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on Monday held a ceremony to receive a special national relic certificate for the Yen Tu relic complex honoring Vietnamese Zen Buddhism
Authorities lift curfew in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Authorities lift curfew in Indian-controlled Kashmir

The authorities lifted week-long curfew Saturday imposed on Muslim dominated areas of Indian-controlled Kashmir. The strict restrictions were withdrawn from almost all the towns. However, the shops and business...